Mental Health Associate

Southcoast Health System•Fall River, MA

1d•$22 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are searching for a talented Mental Health Associate to work at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. A career at Southcoast Health offers a culture of well-being, competitive pay and benefits, generous Earned Time Off, Employee Wellbeing Program, 403B Retirement Plan with company match, and tuition assistance/Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.

Requirements

Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus the completion of additional courses/training in community health work or behavioral health is required.
Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Must have basic competency with documentation and computer skills.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.
Culturally competent with solid knowledge of the communities being served.
Community Health Worker and/or Recovery Coach certification preferred.
Experience with EMR in medical settings.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of the behavioral health team to expand organizational support for equitable and accessible health management of behavioral health (BH), substance use disorders, and social determinants of health (SDOH).
Provide culturally appropriate health education and utilize critical thinking to navigate systems.
Facilitate the coordination of care and community resources to meet the patient's plan of care.
Work in a team-based role and participate in team activities.
Promote patient autonomy, address barriers to support treatment recommendations and optimal disposition planning for patients with a range of behavioral health, social, and medical concerns.